A Complete Unknown (2024)
77%
C
“A Complete Unknown is far too dazzled at its subject to dig too deep into what makes him tick. ” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Dec 13, 2024
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Nosferatu (2024)
85%
B
“Nosferatu is very much a movie that runs on vibes, a dark, moody film riddled with foreboding and grand Gothic orchestration.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Dec 2, 2024
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Moana 2 (2024)
61%
C+
“The TV roots are hard to ignore and you can just see the commercial breaks when they pop up. But it’s hard not to be swept away by the songs and beauty.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Nov 26, 2024
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Wicked (2024)
88%
A-
“Chu hearkens back to the MGM bombast of the late-1930s with full-scale choreography, opulent practical sets and exquisite costumes that will delight. Everything about this movie is a feast for the eyes and multiple viewings will only enhance that.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Nov 19, 2024
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Gladiator II (2024)
71%
“Gladiator II has a similar vibe to this year’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. When all else fails, fall on what worked before.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Nov 11, 2024
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The Last Showgirl (2024)
81%
B
“The Last Showgirl is a story of nostalgia and reminiscing, perfect for those living through this current timeline. Pamela Anderson proves she has serious chops and it’s exciting to see where her career goes with the cultural reevaluation she’s getting.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Nov 8, 2024
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Juror #2 (2024)
92%
D
“The characters are bland and one-note and there’s a real TV quality to everything. It feels tired, no doubt like it’s director feels these days.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Oct 31, 2024
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Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)
100%
B+
“Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is one of the year’s best animated movies.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Oct 30, 2024
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The Room Next Door (2024)
83%
C
“Much of The Room Next Door feels knitted together from disparate threads. It moves quickly, but it runs over plot elements that would make you care deeper about everything.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Oct 28, 2024
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Heretic (2024)
91%
B+
“Hugh Grant is utterly phenomenal as is Chloe East. This is one that you’ll want to marinate in, particularly its script. And, remember, if a person you’re dating thinks Mr. Reed made some good points, run.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Oct 25, 2024
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Conclave (2024)
93%
A-
“Conclave is a thrilling, fast-paced drama that plays with all the twists, turns and paranoia of a 1970s political film.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Oct 24, 2024
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Smile 2 (2024)
86%
D
“What started out as an inventive little horror feature transforms into a boring, generic drama with a runtime so bloated you’ll start to wonder if everyone just forgot what kind of film they were making.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Oct 16, 2024
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Anora (2024)
94%
A
“Anora is a movie that wraps you up in its fun, pop-tinged fur coat and, by the end, leaves its soul exposed. ” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Oct 11, 2024
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Bird (2024)
85%
B+
“Arnold’s script is fresh and light while never forsaking on the heavy themes she’s come to be identified with. It’s a magical, hopeful experience.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Oct 10, 2024
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Saturday Night (2024)
78%
C+
“If you want to see some good actors put on their own SNL-esque imitations of the real performers it’s worth it.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Oct 7, 2024
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Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)
31%
D+
“Joker: Folie a Deux is an ugly look at fan service, obsession, and toxicity without any exploration of the “why” behind them all. ” –
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Oct 3, 2024
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Lee (2023)
67%
C+
“Kate Winslet is good, though when is she ever not? This isn’t the great American biopic, but it’s a decent one nonetheless.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Oct 1, 2024
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Wolfs (2024)
67%
C-
“Neither actor is particularly bad, but they’re both clearly resting on some deep-seated laurels and while there is a significant chemistry level to them ... there’s no real sense of conflict between the pair. ” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Sep 26, 2024
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The Wild Robot (2024)
97%
A+
“The emotional beauty of The Wild Robot is its strongest quality and it’s what elevates the movie from “great animated film” into “classic” territory. ” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Sep 25, 2024
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The Substance (2024)
90%
“The Substance will test your stomach (and your patience) but it’s all worth it! Demi Moore is riveting and Coralie Fargeat’s script is a dark, satirical phantasmagoria.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Sep 16, 2024
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
76%
C+
“While it’s doubtful it’ll find room on the shelf next to its predecessor, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is a lot of fun in the moment.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Sep 4, 2024
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Alien: Romulus (2024)
79%
“Immersive, terrifying, and thrilling with an astounding cast” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Aug 14, 2024
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Cuckoo (2024)
78%
“Cuckoo is a decent entry into a strong year for horror, even if the parts don’t all fit together.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Aug 8, 2024
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Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
78%
“The results are a mixed bag of occasionally funny one-liners and characters you forgot you probably complained about online in the 2000s.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Jul 23, 2024
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Twisters (2024)
75%
“When Twisters is about Glen Powell, and the hot tornado action of seeing it on a big screen, it’s a winner.” –
The Film Maven (Substack)
Jul 17, 2024
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